Cleared Special

K142397 - Predicate III Guidewire (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Gastroenterology & Urology device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K142397 · Lake Region Medical · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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Sep 2014
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Class 2
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K142397 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Predicate III Guidewire. Classified as Endoscopic Guidewire, Gastroenterology-urology (product code OCY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Lake Region Medical (Chaska, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 19, 2014 after a review of 23 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1500 - the FDA gastroenterology and urology device framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.

Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K142397 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 27, 2014
Decision Date September 19, 2014
Days to Decision 23 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
107d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 23d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code OCY Endoscopic Guidewire, Gastroenterology-urology
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1500
Definition To Provide Access To Gi Or Gu Tract For The Purpose Of Passing Or Exchanging Other Accessories.
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Gastroenterology & Urology devices follow this clearance model.